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A1 AJA

1998 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,025 mi
Last recorded154,025 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 AJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2026 154,025 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Several holes in sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 153,090 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 153,087 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 150,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 148,434 miles

power steering slightly heavy

Pass 1 Dec 2021 143,902 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 140,287 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 140,287 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 138,206 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 134,061 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2017 130,269 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 122,166 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 114,080 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 105,135 miles

both outer track rod end gators slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2013 103,313 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 103,280 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 102,889 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 102,880 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2011 102,162 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 101,842 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 101,842 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside mirror missing

Fail 10 Jul 2008 101,771 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 101,771 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 101,702 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 101,687 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 101,382 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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A1 AJA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 AJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A1 AJA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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